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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-11-23, Page 14h 41 B1RT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor" Stili We Talk ABObT. THAT LINE OF BEAVER AND MELTON OVEROOTS WE'RE SELLING AT $1.5.00 Never have we been so successful with lihetee'C `ereetats, and we are confld- ent. ' thergts no Coat in the trade can ' touch it'for value. Neat, Stylish, Dressy, rvieeable, mfortable, Only $I55.00 WANTON, ONT., NUVEI lER,'' -A:ROUND 'THE TH UB. Whet wide elyate and reliable correspondyets find worthy of recording for publication 9iburn. ' Wingham O}freTetieee ere' have received a letter Mur] meal ,—There is a little move from Aubui,n for publication which here, bet not much as yet, in munici- cannot .be inserted, However true pal matters. It is a foregone conclu- pert of it may:.be, some of the state- sion that Mr Hanna will. not occupy ments are libellous, and would 'nevi- the Mayor's chair after his term is out. tably'lead to .trouble; further, a letter The names of ex -Reeve Brockenshire of this nature cannot be inserted over and R. Vanstoneare mentioned as pos- an anonymous signature.—Ed. NEw sible• successors. Mr Brockenshrre's ERA,;] municipal experience and general level- headedness would enable him to fill the Carlow position admirably; there is not likely to be any change in either the reeve - ship or deputy, Messrs Sperling and Holmes having performed their duties to the satisfaction of everybody. NOTES,—The young men of Saltford must be highly educated, (2) as -several of them came up through here on Sunday, shooting black squirrels. Miss Ida Sallows had a goat robe stolen on Sunday evening, while she was in Goderich. the Endeavor meeting; no clue as to CHURCH.—Last Sunday was set apart its whereabouts have been found yet; in North St. Methodist church, Gode- this is the first thing that has ever rich, for Thanksgiving services. The been known to have been stolen from pastor had asked the congregation for this church. FARMERS INSTITUTE.—A meeting of the West Huron Farmers' Institute was held at Carlow, on Friday, Nov. 16. Although the attendance was good in the afternoon, it was not as large as usual, on account of the•snow 'having covered up the turnips, and this being the first day that they could be worked at. Mr Wheaton proved himself to be the right man in the right place; he is a host on the dairy industry. Dr. McLaughlin, of Auburn, gave the meeting some useful advice on "Farmers' extravagance, and the cause of the depression in prices." Mr 13olmesville. •Bradwin, of the Blyth Standard, was also present, he being the first news- paper man that has attended the Insti- tute for a long time. Mr Hethering- ton, of Nile, and Mr R. C. McGowan, of Blyth, also spoke. "'The best I ever had," is what the boys say who have tried the te SWISS STEAM LAUNDRY. No chemicals used to rot the goods, and C , that; new machine (the only one in Ca- nada) irons collars without breaking 'p.r{: the corners. CASH AND ONE PRICE ri `s. J;i Illign: CLINTON Mullett ACCIDENT.—The other day Mr James Reynolds, jr., of the 5th con., had the misfortune to run a harrow pin into his ankle, making a flesh wound that ne- cessitates the use of a pair of crutches. THE DREDGE.—The dredge has now reached the end of Josh Inwood's farm, on •Quigley's concession. It has cer- tainly done good work, and the land in the vicinity already shows the bene- fit, for it is practically reclaimed. Chal- mers & Hall are trying to finish up the work with the dredge this season, though some other work will likely remain to be done next season. COUNCIL,—The Hullett council met at Londesboro, on the 15th inst., pur- suant to notice. A by-law was read and passed, appointing the Temperance Hall, Londesboro, as the place for hold- ing the meeting of electors to nomi- nate candidates for the offices of reeve and councillors for the next year, and in case more than the necessary num- ber of candidates are proposed, then the elections will be beld in the follow- ing places, viz.:—Division No. 1, Tem- er,ance Hall, Kinburn, John Fowler, D.R.O.; No. 2, school house No. 6, T. Neilans, D,R.O.; No. 3, school house No. 2, O. McIntosh, D.R.O.; No. 4, For- esters' Hall, Londesboro, A.Woodman, D.R.O.; No. 5, school house No. 5,Wm. McOool, D.R.O,; No. 6, Temperance Hall, Londesboro, Geo. Snell, D.R.O.; No. 7, school house No, b, J. Knox, D. R. O. The following accounts were passed : M. Mains, rep. 3 bridges and 2 culverts, $51; Jos. Chidley, coffin and shell for J. Brainfield, $13; T. Noble, purchase of lot and digging grave, $4; a few other accounts were laid over until next meeting, and also a c•om- munication asking for a grant to Pio- neer's Aid Association, Toronto. The account of members of Local Board of Health, for services in 1894, was sub- mitted to the council, and the chair- man's report of the work done during the year was read and adopted. Claims for damages from the following par- ties, for having sheep killed by dogs, A On ug. 17th, were considered and or- dered to be paid: W. Bryant, $3.66; J. Brigham, $3.66; R. Bedford, four sheep, $12,88, Council adjourned till Dec. 15. JAS CAMPBELL, Clerk. Ashfield. NOTES.—Quite a number or farmers did not get up their roots this fall; the winter came on too sucjdenly, George Bower has returned, after an extended tour to Burlington, Hamilton and Galt. Mr W. T. Gardner has removed to his Other farm, which he had lately rent - .ed. The school in S. S. No, 5 has un- erg_pne repairs, which were made by ' r W..T, Gardner. a thank offering of $140, stating that the Ladies Aid Society required that amount to carry on their work. Rev. Jas. Livingston, of Kincardine, bccu- pied the pulpit ' morning and evening, preaching thoughtful and eloquent sermons, which were highly appreci- ated by all present. The congregation in response to the pastor's request placedonthe plates nearly $150. All returned to their homes delighted with the day and thankful that they had discarded the old time thanksgiving dinner. Constance. NOTke.-•-Mi Robert McMillan, assist- ed by Mr Jatnes Hinchley, dehorned 16 head of cattle for Mr Geo. Stephenson, and one for Mr John Britton, and com- ffileted the -work in half an hour; not bad for Bob and dim. Mrs Sutherland • Wild family, who have been visiting at ,Mier brother's, Mr Geo. Stephenson's, ix1►ve gone to Seaforth to reside, The Maid toba House is being' speedily fit- ted np, and•will soon be ready for buss- ', Mr Jelin Price had gone to Seas• orth n ileareb of more gide. Varna. BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING.—The an- nual meeting of the Varna Branch Bible Society wad held in the Bayfield road Presbyterian church, on Monday evening last, the Rev. Dr. J. B, Fraser, agent of the society, gave a very in- teresting add practical address. The following officers were appointed tor the current year:—Pres., Rev. J. A. McDonald; Vice Pres., Rev. Mr Leech; Treas., Wm. Purdy; Sec., Jas. Arm- strong; Board of Directors, John Mc - Ash, Wm. Logan and Jas. McOlymont; Depository, Geo. Beatty. DEBATE—Quite an interesting debate took place here on Friday evening by the members of Court Varna No. 204 C.O.F. The subject was "Resolved that a good natured, dirty wife is more desirable than a clean, ill-tempered one." The subject was a very impor- tant one, at least to some of the young men; some powerful --speeches made on both sides, and the judges de- cided in favor of the affirmative. NOTES.—Mr Joseph Morrow, of Full- erton, was in town on Saturday look- ing hale and hearty. Miss Maggie Noble, of Seaforth, was visiting friends here last week. Mr W. Beatty, of Seaforth, was renewing old acquain- tances here last week. Thanksgiving services in the Episcopal church on Thursday evening at 7.30; Rev. Mr Armstrong, incumbent,' will preach a special set mon. The Royal Templars purpose having a concert early in De- cember; due notice will be given; a big time is expected, Goderich Township NOT SOLD.—The farm belonging to Mr Henry and Miss Priscilla Dyke, of- fered byauction the other day, was not sold, it was bidin at $3,000. CHEESE MEETING.—A meeting for the purpose of discussing the advisa- bility of starting a cheese factory will be held in the Orange hall, '7th con. of Goderich township, on Saturday, the 24th inst., at 7.30 p,m. All interested will please attend. Londesboro. Home AGAIN.—Mrs W. F. Longman and family arrived home on Saturday evening from Manitoba, after a three months visit to the home of her par- ents. DECAMPED.—A certain young man who came a short time ago from Au- burn, obtained an unenviable noteriety last week in connection with the death of Miss Mutch, of Wawanosh, and also in conection with a living girl, and so he thought he would betake himself to fresh pastures, which he did by start- ing sometime on Sunday. On the whole it is better that he is gone, as we have no use for men of his character. B. S. MEETING.—As previously an- nounced the annual meeting of the Hullett Branch B. S. was held in the Methodist church on Friday evening last, the Rev. Mr Fraser could not at- tend and his place was taken by Rev. Mr Carswell, of Bond Head. The weather was very unfavorable, so there was a smaller turn out than usual, al- though there is never much interest taken in the meetings here. The col- lection was only $2.36 in contrast with $7.42 last year, Mr Carswell fulfilled his part very well, so that the falling off is not his fault. It has been sug- gested that these meetings could be as successfully carried on by the local clergymen and save expense of a trav- elling agent. What do other branches of the society think of this matter? From another correspondent NOTES.—Union Thanksgiving ser- vices this week in the Methodist cnurch bf the Presbyterian andMetho- dist congregations. Sons of England dinner, another ofithe important events of this week. Mr Foster of Clinton, who occupied the pulpit in Mr Fair's absence, was very well received. Our esteemed friends, Mr and Mrs J. G. Medd, purpose returning to Clinton td reside; we are sorry to lose such good neighbors. Word has been received from Mr W. W. Barkwell and bride that they have returned safely to their home in Chicago; after visiting friends here they left for London Detroit, New Boston and Belleville; their many friends ywieh them ever success. H. Maudlin is expected in the Xmtte holi- day, to violt friends. REMOVED,—Mr and Mrs Adam Scott, old time residents of this village, ac- companied their daughter, Mrs Parks, to Michigan, where they intend mak- ing their future home. EFWORTH LEAGUE.—The election in the League, last Monday, resulted in the election of S.T. Walter, Pres., and Flossie Pickard as third Vice Pres., in place of D. A. • Holmes, who resigned. R. T. of T.—The entertainment un- der the auspices of the R. T, of T. council here has been postponed,owing to the 30th coining in contact with the regular meeting of the Foresters. The date set for the entertainment is Fri- day, Dec. 7th. CHURCH.—The anniversary services in connection with the branch of the Educational Society will be conducted in the Methodist church on Sunday next ty Rev. J. W. Holmes, of Clin- ton. A thanksgiving service will be conducted on Thanksgiving day by the pastor; service at 10.30 a.m.; col- lection in aid of Sustentation Fund will be taken up. Special services are still beingcarriedon at Sharon,with good attendance. PATRONS.—At the last meeting of Holmesville Patron Association, the matter of forming a joint-stock Butter and Cheese factory •was taken up, and quite a number of shares subscribed at 10 each; the prospects for the forma- tion of a company are good, and it is expected to be in operation next sea- son.' The next meeting will be held on Thursday evening, Nov, 22nd, and a good attendance is expected, as mat- ters of importance are likely to come up; the delegation from this lodge to the West Huron Convention, will be Messrs John'Cox, John McCartney, J. Yeo and the President, Nixon Sturdy. NOTES.—Miss Addie Stephenson re- turned last Monday from a prolonged visit with her grandmother, Mrs El - coat,' newel Brucefleld Our popular blacksmith, Wm. Mulholland, is able to be around again, and we can hear an occasional clang of his heavy sledge_ Misses Benbow and Cantelon, of Brns- sels, were last wee$ the guests of Mrs Ed. Lavis. We are glad to hear that in spite of her old age, Mrs J. Holmes is aIle to be around again, Mr Mel- ville Howell, of Goderich, spent last Sunday with his aunt, Miss D. A. Holmes. Mr Frank Baer removes shortly to Colborne, where he will superintend the working of the farm lately purchased there by Mr R. Baker. Tnckersm ith, PERSONAL. — Mrs Cosens, sr., has gone to reside with her daughter in Buffalo. Mr 3. Taylor, of Kansas, is visiting his -sister, Mrs H. Elcoat, jr. Miss Addie Stephenson, of Holmes- ville, who has been visiting relatives, here, has returned home. Mrs A. Turner is still in a serious condition. NOTES.—Mr J. G. Crich returned home last week after spending a few weeks hunting and visitingrelatives in Muskoka. Mr Newton (rich spent Sunday last with friends at Constance. Mr E. Taylor, who has been employed with Mr Turner for, the past year, has gone to reside in Clinton, where, we understand, he will resume his trade, being a blacksmith. We learn with regret that a young couple of this neighborhood are soon to become "equally yoked;" we say it is with re- gret because being classed with the free,it is impossible for one so situated in life to enter into the spirit of such occurrences, and if we cannot "rejoice with those that rejoice," our feelingsl may be expressed better in the latter clause of the verse quoted. • Stanley COUNCIL,—Stanley council met at Varna, on Nov. 19th. The statement of poundkeepee Wm. Collins was ac- cepted, and the fees, $4.50, ordered to be paid to the tr easurer. Thos. Fraser, T. Kennard, J. T. Cairns, Wm. Rath - well and Sam Sterling were appointed deputy -returning officers. The follow- ing accounts were ordered to be paid: Dr Armstrong, for attendance on Mrs Scotsmer, $12.50; Johnston Bros, sewer, pipe, $18.70; He and J. C. Kalbfeisch, tiniber, $19.65, The clerk was instruct -f ed to have 25 'Copiess of nomination and election notices printed and distribut- ed. A number of gravel accounts were paid. The reeve .and assessor were each paid $S for selecting jurors; clerk, $8, postage and stationery. All par, ties :having accounts against the coun cil are required to present them at next meeting. Council adjourned to meet on Dee, 16, at 10 a.m. d. T, OAIRNU, Clerk. 1894. BLYTH NorEe•--Anniversary services were held in the Methodist church, on,Suu- day, when Rev Geo, Jackson, of Exe- ter, occupied the pulpit and delivered earnest, practical sermons, both morn- ing and evening, to large congrega- tions. The Rev. Mr Buggin, we are. sorry to learn, is confined to the house, with ,an attack of pleurisy. Divine service will be held in Trinity church, on Thanksgiving Day morning, at half past tett. A platform meeting will be held in the Methodist church, on the evening of Thanksgiving Day, in which the followinggentlemen will take _part:—Rev J. Pring, of Bluevale; Rev -J. Fisher, Attwood, Rev A. Tonge, Milverton, and Rev A. McLean, of Blyth; suitable music will be rendered by the choir. Divine service will be held in St. Andrew's church in the morning of Thanksgiving Day, at 10.30, after which the annual business meet- ing will take place. Mrs Curtis and Miss McQuarrie spent Sunday with friends in Wingham. Mr A. Taylor has embellished the house recently purchased from Mr John Stewart with a very neat verandah. Bengough ap- pears in Industry Hall, on the evening of the 29th inst., under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute; this is no or- dinary entertainment, in a good cause, and should insure a full house. The night class was organized on Monday evening, with. Mr Plummer as teacher. Miss Curtis is the guest of Mrs (Dr.) Whitely, Goderich, at present. Bayfield. A MESSAGE FROM THE LAKE,—A glass bottle containing a message from the lake was found on the beach near Bayfield, on Sunday, Nov. 18; written on the paper in the bottle was the fol- lowing: "The heavens bless you, my dear wife. We are on a rock at Che- boygan Reef, and sinking with all hands. Water five feet in the hold. God take care of you and daughters, Yours A. A. CARTIRE." (The last word and another not distinct.)' "Ves- sel's name, Charles A. Eddy." The above was written on a paper with a list of groceries written on it, and dat- ed at Buffalo, 9th Oct, Eddy grocery. NOTES.—MrEsson has gone to Nairn on a yisit to his daughter, Mrs J. El- liott. Messrs Murdock Ross and Jas. McDonald have returned from the fishing islands. Mr Bailey and family are moving into town this week. John McMillan, M.P., was in town on Mon- day. The friends of Mr Jas.Stonehouse will be glad to learn that he is restored to his usual health, Miss Jennie Mus- tard, of Brucefleld, spent Sunday in the village. Rev Mr Davidson has gone to his home in Mount Forest, for a visit. Mr James Wallace had some ribs broken last week, by a kick from a horse. Mr John Falconer, who has been working in (IodeHdh, lies" return- ed home. Miss McAuley, of Detroit, is visiting Miss Grace Cameron at pre- sent. Hensall BUSINESS CHANGES. — kir Charles Meyers, our genial and obliging butch- er, has sold out his business to Messrs Rivers & Grigg, the former of Staffa and the latter of Seaforth; we wish the new firm success, and the way they are pushing around since taking poses- sion would indicate success, Mr Jas. A. Taylor, son of Jas. Taylor, of this town, who has been carrying on a grocery business in Stratford for some time past, is opening out a stcck of groceries in Miss Carlyle's store. No'rEs.-Mr Harry Arnold has mov- ed into his new and cornmodous resi- dence on King street, directly opposite the Presbyterian church; this residence is a credit to the town. Rev, H. Cur- ry, who has been visiting the parental roof, has returned to work again. Mr R. Blatchford, of Dakota, formerly of Hensall, and founder of the carriage works of Messrs Brown & Clark, is visiting his daughter, Mrs W. J. Mill- er, and his brothers and sisters, of whom he has several in this vicinity, Mr E. M. Robinson, of Lambeth, is spending a few weeks with his sister, Mrs 7. C. Stonenian. Mr Wm. Elder was in Clinton on Tuesday, attending the Executive meeting of the Huron County S. S. Association. Rev. Mr Walker is holding revival services in Hills Green. The new Methodist church here is now nearing completion and presents a fine appearance; the furnaces were put in on Wednesday, and present appearance indicate that it will be all completed by the time fixed for opening, Dec. 23rd. Kippen NoTEs.—A very interesting meeting was held in the Methodist church on Monday evening, Rev. Dr. Moffatt, agent for the Tract society, gave an instructive lecture on the work done by the society. The Literary Society is growing in numbers and interest; the programs are interesting and of a high standard; young people who are desirous of improving themselves should not ctelay becoming members. Mr Moffatt is buying large quantities of grain. Mr W. Oudmnre has return- ed from England looking some better. COMING—The popular artist, Mr. W. E. Ramsay, who is to present his new production, "A trip around the world" in the Town Hall, Friday evening, Dec. 7th, under the auspices of the Mechan- ics' Institute, should be greeted by a large audience. The entertainment is spoken of in the highest terms by the Toronto press and sai'd to be the best of the kind ever presented in Canada. The new songs sung by Mr Ramsay are making, an immense hit everywhere and said to be very funny. Altogether ati'enijoyable evening is in store for those who visit the town hall on the above date. `Christian Endeavor Calendar. 0..trAnto Sr,—Nov. 20—At Home, B t;,2mrsm Cnvncn--Nov, 27—Literary evening. WIlatrs (Inman—Nov. and thank iit+iffg—Mr A. Ferguson. I r'rrs1nt11;eS,r. ay.—Monday;Nov. Mir Monitor 1'v ilinrf.T geography ries. W. ii. lr„pnood;Corea and the Cordon War, Urn, Thep wen. Jaelor e.--Feldae—Eva Cooper. $1 year in advance, $1.50 when: not sq paid LONDON REDEEMED 1 HOBBS, LIBERAL, ELECTED • BY 800 DIAJORITY The election in London, on Tuesday, resulted in the return of the Liberal candidata, Mr Hobbs, by the surprising and amazing majority•of 800. The con- test was an exceedingly keen one, and although the Advertiser boasted the day before that Hobbs would be elected by�500 majority, very few expected it. He got a majority in 33' out of the 37 wards in the city. That the London Liberals nearly went wild over the re- sult, is not to be wondered at, for it is a long time since they had such genu- ine cause for rejoicing. They are a plucky crowd, after suffering so many defeats. The victory is a remarkable one, the total vote polled being some- what larger than at the last election. Crisp County Clippings Mr D. D. W,ilsgn is makiing large shipments of eggs to the old country. We hope he will find a good market. Mr Wm. Pickard has purchased the residence of Mr Thos. Downey on Goderich street, Sea - forth, and will occupy it, Mr Robt. Hannah has leased his farm, being south half of lot 26, con.9, McKillop, eontaining 50 acres, to his son-in-law, Mr Henry Warden. Mr G. H. Gibb, veterinary surgeon and den- tist, has arrived in town and opened out an of- fice in Dr. Campbell's old office, Main street, Seaforth. Mr Thos. Leeming bas leased his farm, being west half of lot 25, con. 11. Hibbert, containing 50 acres, to Mr Samuel Hanna, for a term of three years. Mr W. D. McLean, Seaforth, has taken a posi- tiap in Woodstock as assistant editor of the Sentinel Review, one of the best papers in Ox- ford county. Messrs Ed. Hinchley and John Dodds, of Sea - forth, returned from Muskoka on Friday. They had an enjoyable time and took home with them eight deer. Mr J. Pope of Hensall, merchant tailor, has disposed of leis business at Fullerton, which was under the management of Mr John Nor- ris, to that gentleman. Duff & Stewart's mill, Bluevale, was raised on Monday, and they expect, if the weather is favorable, to have it cidsed and shingled, and the boilers built in thio week, John Buchanan, of the 16th con. Grey, and Alex., of the 17th, have let contracts for new houses to be built next summer. They will be two storey cottages and will look flue. Mr Wm. Golley, who last week purchased the north end livery, Wingham, has disposed of it since to Mr Walter Belden, of Howick township, who has entered into possession. Mr Chas. Meyers, who has carried on a butchering business very successfully in Hen - sell for the past five years, has sold out to Messrs Greig, of Seaforth, and Rivers, of Staffa. Mr Geo. Kemp, who a short time ago was joined by his wife and family from the old country, has erected a fine two storey brick dwelling on the south side of Richmond street, Hensel]. One day last week. Mr Wm. Eberhardt's neighbors, with their teams, to the number of twenty-six, gathered at his • newly purchased farm, Egmondville, and turned over about twenty-five acres of sod. Mr Andrew Brown, for many years foreman at Gibson's saw mill, Wroxeter, has secured a situation as engineer of the Teeswater electric light and water works. Mr Brown is a trust- worthy and capable man. Miss Hattie Reid, teacher at S. S. 14,b. 6, Turnborry, was given a surprise on Friday afternoon, when two of the pupils presented their teacher with a beautiful plush writing case, filled with writing material. The 10 -month-old son of Samuel Plum, of Brussels, was seated in a high chair on Tues- day morning- and in attem ting to play with a dog, overbalanced and fell against the stove, causing a serious burn on his fuse near the eye. Mr E. C. Clarke .has received the appoint- ment of general organizer for the Canadian Order of Foresters in the Maritime Provinces, with headquarters in St, John, N. B. He ex- pects to leave Wingham, with his family, in course of a few weeks. Mr D. Tyerman, formerly of McKilion, has leased his 100 acre farm adjoining the village of Granton, to Mr Jas. Foster for a term of five years. Mr Foster pays an annual rental of $250, pays taxes and does statute labor. Judg- ing;from the state of tho cultivation of the land and the splendid buildings on the farm, Mr Foster has got a bargain. Mr Wm. McKay, who has been for eight years head engineer in Ogilvie's mill in Sea - forth, left on Tuesday for Amherst, Nova Soctia. Mr McKay has made an engagement with the Robb Engine Company and will have charge of their Ontario business. His faintly will, however, remain in Seaforth in the mean- time. His nuccessor at Ogilvie's will be Mr John Gillespie. One night last week Mr Geo. Green, of Wing - ham, killed some chickens for table use, at his hennery in Lower Wingham, and brought them home in a basket., leaving them in the summer kitchen. Mrs Green being busy; they were not cleaned that night and the next morning on going to prepare them for dinner one ot; the chickens hopped out of the basket and ran around, although its head had been cut clean off. Some time ago a vote was taken of the con- gregation of Carmol church, Hensall, on the question of purchasing an organ. The result of the voting showed that a majority of the congregation were in favor of the innovation, and the matter was given into the -hands of the session to express their opinion thereon, At a meeting of that body held on Thursday after. noon, the greater number of the members were in favor of purchasing an instrument. On Thursday shortly after twelve o clock, flro broke out in the large two story building on the east side of Josephine street, opposite the Exchange hotel, Wingham and occupied by Mr Daniel Showers and Mr Walton as dwellings. The occupants of the buildings fortunately got most of their household effects out, though pretty badly damaged by removal. The fire spread to an adjoining building owned by Mr John Abell of Toronto. Both of the buildings aro badly damaged. A painful accident happened on Saturday afternoon at Cook's mill, Hensall, to Mr Steady, of the 10th concession of Tuckorsmith. While engaged in loading a chopper on his Wagon; the horses suddenly backed, and Mr Steacy's fent becoming ontengied in the linos he was thrown to tho ground. Two wheels of the wagon passed over his chest, and one ran over his leg, breaking a vein therein. He will be laid up for some time. Mr R. Stewart, E mondvllle received the very sad news, on Friday of the death of his son-in-law, Mr Peter Knight, of Manitoba. Up to a short time ago Mr Knight was a strong, healthy man, but a relapse, after a partial re- covery from ad attack of typhoid fover was too much for his vigorous constitution. He leaves a widow and three young children—two of whom are prostrated with the same disease -- to mourn the irreparable loss of a loving hus- band and father. Messrs James Potty T. Bailontino and W. Shillin law, Hansall, have with commendable enterprise. and very much as an experiment, shipped 600 lambs to the old country, and, we believe, if the enterprise turns out fairly suc- cessful, they intend chipping m.re , Wean tfoW .and Now Year. They have or en- terprising n- te risin Men craning right to tit `. the mons of moors F.Arnol Jr - r n� difd pp Ali . Union . to an Smallae Only t kn a'rlar lH ltol and vvlro duly this *Wright. , � Dutch Matte tL *sirs e e Ar pan , of Toronto, r preeanting iif a its 0,01'.114,90e. Town and County Church Chimes. Thanksgiving service will be held in St. Paul's church to -day. Rev. R. Paul, of Brussels, will reach, in Rattenbury St. church on Sunday next. A meeting of the trustees of Ratten- bury Se church will be held on Friday evening. Union thanksgiving service in the town hall, Clinton, Thanksgiving day, at it a.mh The Christmas tree entertainment of the Baptist Sunday School will be held on Dec. 20th. St. Paul's church Sabbath School will hold a public entertainment on Friday, Dec. 21. Rev. Dr. McDonald, of Seaforth, and Rev. A. Stewart, of Willis church, exchanged pulpits last Sabbath. Mr W. R. Lough took charge of the morning service in Rattenbury street church on Sunday, and was listened to with profit. Rev. H.J.Fair, of Londes- boro, gave an expellent sermon in the evening. .1 Willis Church Sabbath School anni- versary will be held on Sunday next; special exercises will be held in the af- ternoon, and in the evening Mr Day, of the Provincial Sabbath School As- sociation, will occupy the pulpit. The Executive Co'ttee of the Huron Sabbath Schoo ociation met in Clinton, on Tuesday, and decided that the next convention be held on January 22nd and 23rd; Goderich was the place decided on at the last con- vention. Preparations were made also for an excellent program. . A Kemptville paper of a recent issue says:—"Mrs (Rev) McKinnon and three children arrived here from Olinton,via Prescott, on Tuesday morning, and in the evening a reception was given the new -comers, in the Baptist parsonage, at which about 50 neighbors and well- wishers assembled to give them a hearty welcome." The Scotch social given by Willis church Mission Band, last Thursday evening, was well attended, and a very enjoyable time spent by those present. The program was purely Scotch, and was taken part in by Messrs Scott and McGarva, readings ; Mrs Patterson, Miss ±,;. nie Irwin, Miss M. McMurx ay, Mr ' •,$., , and Mr M. Dowzer; sing- ing; o xe ce array and Fred txiiroy, recitatr'ons ; Supper was announced by a tune on the bag pipes. The sum of $28:60 was realized for the Benefit of the Society. Rev. Jas. Livingstone, the popular meter of Kincardine Methodistthurch, preached in Northstreet church, Gode- rich, on Sunday,and raised nearly $150 on behalf of the Ladies Aid So- ciety. ' He had quite an experience in reaching Goderich. Having some time to s .:re at Wingham he went up a town, n being misled by a friend as to the departure of the train, he arriv- ed at the station just after it had left. The railroad authorities kind] prom- ised to hold the train at Wingham junction for him if they could—and he walked 1e miles to find the train gone. He then hired a livery elle was driven to Clinton, arrivinr;'i•there just in• time to catch the Goderich train. On his way home on Monday he called ole a few of his old friends here. \\\ Death of an old Resident. The St. Catharines Journal thus re• fers to the late Thorpe Holmes, eldest brother of Mr E. Holmes, formerly editor of the Clinton NEW ERA :— Although not unexpected, to -day it becomes our duty • to chronicle the death of one of the old landmarks of this city, Calmly and peacefully, Mr Thorpe Holmes passed away to the great Brice t shore on Wednesday night, at the ripe age of 82 years. To many of the rising generation the deceased gentleman was almost unknown, and yet in daysast there were few in our city more deservedly respected. One of a large family, he was born in the town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, Eng., where he learned the printing trade, and came to Canada in or about 1835. It was the stormy times antecedent to McKenzie's rebellion, and as a young man imbued with strong respect for the constituted authorities, was one of the first to enrol himself in the militia, and then, living in Brantford, started a newspaper called the Sentinel. The venture was not a success, and he moved to this town in 1843, and as- sumed control of the dournal,which he very successfully conducted until 1857, passing through the great crisis which occurred in business after the close of the Crimean war. After disposing of his interest in the newspaper, he pur- chased some farming property on the hill beyond lock 2, old canal, on which he erected a large brick house, and de- voted his attention to farming and fruit growing, with. fair success. He was a man of wide intelligence and sterling integrity, and one with whom it was always a pleasure to converse. Of late years he was in poor health, but always cheerful, and in his depar- ture it is pleasing to know that a good man has closed his ,career, with an abiding faith in the reat Master and Itis promises. The Empire says:—MrThorpe Holmes was the oldest editor of the Niagara district, and probably of this province. He was a voracious r eatder, and during the early years of his; retirement con- tributed scholarly articles on various subjects, frequently to the magazines and newspaper press. APOLOGY We ask the forbearance of our read- ers this week. One advertising space is unusually crowded, and will be from now till Christmas; our press mot with an accident, and it was only thtough the courtesy of Mr. Todd, of the Newer ./record, that We Were able to get Hite issue out complete. 1 t t� v. elietee